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Western Stirrups For Sale On
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Below are Western stirrups for sale on eBay. A Western stirrup is any stirrup
designed to be used on a Western saddle. Since there is a wide variation in
Western saddles and riding disciplines, Western stirrups come in a wide range of
sizes and styles.
Western Stirrups - Good Things To Know Before You Buy
- What are the stirrups made of? They might be made of some type of
metal, wood, nylon (usually covered with leather or rawhide), some other
material, or a combination of materials.
- How wide are the inside of the stirrups...
- ...at the top? Some sellers give this as an actual inch measurement
(for example, "3 inches at the neck" or "3.5 inches at the top"), while
others will state the size of stirrup leathers the stirrups will
accommodate (for example, "made to fit up to a 3 inch stirrup leather").
- ...at their widest point from side-to-side (which is usually at the bottom
for most stirrups, but might be higher up for some styles like oxbow stirrups)?
Even stirrups of the same type (roping stirrups, barrel racing stirrups, etc.) are not all the same size. Be sure you get stirrups wide enough
to fit the boots you'll be wearing and to suit your personal
preferences. NOTE: It's not uncommon for people to own two pairs of
stirrups: One pair for warm weather riding and a different pair for cold weather
riding. The cold weather stirrups are usually larger to accommodate a
larger, insulated boot.
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Pictured above:
A roping stirrup, which is just one type of Western stirrup. |
- How wide is the tread, or the area where the rider's foot
rests? Some eBay sellers call this area the "tread," or they might simply just
call it the bottom.
In addition, some sellers will use the word "deep" to refer to
the area where the rider's foot rests.
- TIP: When shopping for stirrups, many sellers use the word "deep" to mean
different things. For example, some eBay sellers use the word "deep" to indicate how
tall a stirrup is. Others use "deep" to specify the
width of the tread, the area where a rider's foot rests. Obviously,
these are two different things so misunderstanding what a seller
means when they say "deep" could mean you wind up with a pair of
stirrups that aren't the size you thought they were. Read the
description carefully to understand just what the seller is
referring to if they use the word "deep," and if you're still not
sure contact the seller with any questions before you bid or buy.
- How tall (or long) are the stirrups? How tall the stirrups are
can be very important. A man might need a tall stirrup to
accommodate a larger foot. However, a woman or youth might find it
easy to accidentally slip a foot through a tall stirrup, and
will therefore be better off with a shorter one.
- Is there at least one good picture of the Western stirrups?
- Are the stirrups new or used?
- How much will the shipping be? Will the seller ship to your
location? Is shipping insurance required or optional?
- What forms of payment does the seller accept?
- How soon do you have to pay for your purchase? An increasing
number of eBay sellers are getting tired of buyers who take a long time to pay for their
item. Some of these sellers are now requiring the item be paid for within a
certain time frame or the sale is off. Read the item's description for
acceptable payment times and terms.
- If you have any questions about a pair of Western stirrups for
sale on eBay be sure to contact the seller and ask any questions
before you bid or buy.
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